Summary
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in large- and mega-size U.S. companies.
The investment process prefers companies with a proven track record of earnings, sustainable above-average return on capital and attractive free cash flow, and positive long term growth outlook.
The research team evaluates management by focusing on the company’s dividend track record, accessibility to shareholders, management incentives including direct equity ownership, and employment of conservative accounting practices.
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Directors
Sep 11, 2023- Jorge A. Bermudez
- Garry L. Moody
- Jeanette W. Loeb
- Michael J. Downey
- Onur Erzan
- Nancy P. Jacklin
- Carol C. McMullen
- Marshall C. Turner, Jr.
Chief Compliance Officer
- Jennifer Friedland
Fund Manager(s)
- James Tierney
Price
Company Name |
Holding |
| Amazon.com Inc | 10.1 % |
| Microsoft Corp | 10.05 % |
| Mastercard Inc | 9.62 % |
| Eaton Corp PLC | 6.33 % |
| Constellation Brands Inc | 5.81 % |
| Cooper Cos Inc/The | 5.46 % |
| TJX Cos Inc/The | 4.97 % |
| Charles Schwab Corp/The | 4.93 % |
| IQVIA Holdings Inc | 4.9 % |
| Zoetis Inc | 4.9 % |
| More |
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Performance
YTD
5.3%
3 Year
-3.4%
5 Year
33.59%
Best
33.57%
2019
Worst
-26.92%
2022
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 7.4% | 4% | -12.9% | -5.1% | -19.8% | 18.5% | 1.6% | 8.3% | -2.5% | 1.4% |
| Q2 | -3.7% | 5.7% | -16.2% | 22.7% | 21.2% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 1.5% |
| Q3 | - | -4.2% | -6.3% | -11% | 6% | - | 9.6% | 3% | 8.2% | -5.9% |
| Q4 | - | 12.1% | 6.8% | 12.4% | 12.1% | 4.9% | -12.7% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.5% | 6.3% | 1.5% | -1.9% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 | 6.1% | -3.4% | 1.5% | -0.2% | -1.2% | 7.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | -6.5% | -2.6% | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 17% | -27% | 17% | 16% | 34% | 0% | 22% | 4% | 0% |
Alpha
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPCSX | 5% | 17% | -27% | 17% | 16% | 34% | - | 22% | 4% | 0% |
| Russell 3000 | - | - | -29% | 25% | 37% | 34% | -3% | 28% | 6% | 4% |
| Alpha | 5% | 17% | 2% | -8% | -21% | -1% | - | -6% | -1% | -3% |